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Friday, January 9, 2009

News The Anti-Gay KKK Sues to Keep Its Hoods On

Posted by David Schmader on Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 11:36 AM

CA's Mercury News reports:

Supporters of the November ballot measure that banned gay marriages in California have filed a lawsuit seeking to block their campaign finance records from public view, saying the reports have led to harassment of donors.

"No one should have to worry about getting a death threat because of the way he or she votes," said James Bopp Jr., an attorney representing two groups that supported Proposition 8, Protect Marriage.com and the National Organization for Marriage California. "This lawsuit will protect the right of all people to help support causes they agree with, without having to worry about harassment or threats."

The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in federal court in Sacramento, asks the court to order the secretary of state's office to remove all donations for the proposition from its Web site. It also asks the court to relieve the two groups and "all similarly situated persons" from having to meet the state's campaign disclosure requirements. That would include having to file a final report on Proposition 8 contributions at the end of January, as well as reports for any future campaigns the groups undertake.

As Towleroad reports, the move is (understandably) drawing ire from people who like democracy and stuff.

From Equality California:

This lawsuit could not be more hypocritical. During the Proposition 8 campaign, the very same groups who filed this legal challenge sent menacing letters to Equality California's donors, as well as corporations, labor unions, and individuals who stood up to discrimination and supported the No on 8 Campaign. Now they are calling themselves the victims.

And from Californians Against Hate:

These very contributors to the Yes on Prop 8 campaign have spent months gloating about their enormous contributions to take away the rights of a minority and write discrimination into the California Constitution. And now they want to keep these names secret? This is despicable.

Thanks for the heads-up, Towleroad.

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AGGGG!! I can't think of anything because I am so angry with this idea.

Posted by clearlyhere on January 9, 2009 at 11:37 AM

Hey jerkoffs who sent death threats to Prop 8 donors: fuck you and your thoughtlessness. You might as well just sign yourself up for the American Family Association, considering how much benefit you've given their cause.

Posted by Greg on January 9, 2009 at 11:39 AM

I'm pretty sure the number of death threats is minimal and probably pales in comparison to the number of extortion attempts by Pro-Prop 8 forces against businesses that donated money to No on 8.

Someone should go back and get the list, save it, print it, post it up everywhere and make sure it stays out there.

Posted by AJ on January 9, 2009 at 11:42 AM

2: The jury's still out on whether those death threats came from angry supporters of marriage equality or canny supporters of marriage apartheid.

Posted by David Schmader on January 9, 2009 at 11:42 AM

So the supporters of Prop 8 don't want the public to be able to comment on their private convictions? Interesting...

Posted by @ on January 9, 2009 at 11:56 AM

@3 They haven't fully disclosed yet and the idea of this going forward is scary.

Posted by clearlyhere on January 9, 2009 at 11:57 AM

Hypocrisy, thy name is Social Conservatism.

Posted by Calpete on January 9, 2009 at 12:13 PM

"Anti-Gay KKK." Wow. They are hypocrites of the highest order, but come on...

Posted by eric on January 9, 2009 at 12:14 PM

The KKK is a legal organization that simply wants to preserve the white race.

These folks are members of legal organizations that simply wants to "preserve" marriage.

What's the diff?

Posted by David Schmader on January 9, 2009 at 12:19 PM

> What's the diff?

The KKK admits they are bigots.

Posted by LogopolisMike on January 9, 2009 at 12:22 PM

And the want to "preserve" the right for special treatment under the law. 'Cause you know the god-fearing good people of this group are certainly special.

Posted by moxietex on January 9, 2009 at 12:23 PM

Actually the Klan and Dan see eye to eye on a great many things...

Posted by Imperial Wizard on January 9, 2009 at 12:28 PM

I think calling them the anti-gay KKK is a bit much. The supporters of Prop 8 are bigots, not terrorists. Though certainly hiding their identities does intersect with Klan practices.

Posted by Cascadian on January 9, 2009 at 1:22 PM

The KKK are terrorists? Please inform the FBI.

Posted by David Schmader on January 9, 2009 at 1:29 PM

But you are still fat, right Schmader? Lose some weight, bitch!

Posted by zeeeee on January 9, 2009 at 1:45 PM

Yes ma'am/sir.

Posted by David Schmader on January 9, 2009 at 1:46 PM

@15 Fuck off bitch.

Posted by clearlyhere on January 9, 2009 at 2:07 PM

I'm sure they're all afraid their "numerous gay friends" will find out.

Posted by Jigae on January 9, 2009 at 2:14 PM

Great, Schmader. The first step is admitting it. Next, let's take you down three pegs or so. Especially for someone who has absolutely no qualifications for writing and/or speaking. Again, try ordering a salad sometime. You really are a fat, ugly fuck.

Posted by zeeee on January 9, 2009 at 2:56 PM

@19 Wow, even by Slog standards you're a royal asshole.

Posted by Hernandez on January 9, 2009 at 3:07 PM

19: Are you Paul Verhoeven?

Posted by David Schmader on January 9, 2009 at 3:08 PM

No, I am the collective voice of those who have to look at you. Namely, society wants you to be more presentable. The gym won't bite you, honest. Maybe an eating disorder is a more attractive option for someone lazy like yourself?

Posted by zeeee on January 9, 2009 at 3:15 PM

There are no lulz to be found here. Try your hand at another board.

Posted by Greg on January 9, 2009 at 4:23 PM